The Wrath of the King
“She expected a set of steps any time, or a sharp corner before the steps—something other than what seemed like miles of endless corridor. She'd been at this for more than an hour, trying to make her way down to the ground floor so she could find a way out.Thus far, she'd succeeded in losing all sense of direction and somehow doubling back on herself when she'd taken a wrong turn at a fork some distance behind. Reminding herself to remain calm and controlled, Chey experienced a rush of anticipat...ion when she saw the landing and staircase ahead.Finally. Another level leading down.Holding a palm flat to the wall for balance, she eased onto the landing and took the steps one at a time. This was the most treacherous part, feeling her way with her feet. She couldn't see straight down, not any longer with her belly in the way, and bending forward threw her into vertigo. Tapping her heel against the back of each step, she descended, cautious and careful and determined.Once at the bottom, she lifted the candle again to get her bearings.MoreLess
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